tim boyd Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) Just a headsup that Revell advised me yesterday that the engine not only contains Navarro heads (discussed earlier in this thread), but also a Navarro intake manifold! In fact, the entire kit apparently was engineered in such a way as to only provide parts and building options that were available by the mid 1950's. nothing more current. Coolll.....where's that earlly 1950's Buick Titian (not Titan!) red I ordered from MCW Automotive Finishes a year ago or so? TIM Edited September 13, 2011 by tim boyd
tim boyd Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 (edited) Just in case you haven't already OD'ed on Gregg's pictures of this new kit, here's a link to my Fotki folder with 35 pictures of the new Revell Chopped '48 Ford Custom Five Window coupe, including closeups of the chopped top (such as the one below) and of new/revised sections of the instruction sheet.....best regards...TIM http://public.fotki....irst-look-reve/ http://images116.fotki.com/v617/photos/6/998986/10049263/DSC_0182-vi.jpg Edited September 13, 2011 by tim boyd
Guest Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 I wouldn't mind the chop so much if it looked right,but the roof on this kit looks too flat/long in my eyes. I'll still take one home with me. The real '46-'48 Fords have kind of a wonky looking roof anyway. I thought the roof on the Testors/IMC looked wrong until I got to looking at some photos of the real car. One might could modify the roof from the Revell '40 Ford and make it work. I haven't given up on my Testors '48 yet,but when I do get around to it,I'll assemble the body first and see how it goes from there. BTW, I vote for the '57 Fairlane caps with rear skirts and no fadeaways.
Tom Kren Posted September 13, 2011 Posted September 13, 2011 WELL no 48 at lhs they said 3rd week in Sep and they are selling them at 26.00
Dan Rosenello Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Thanks for the pictures Gregg ! FWIW , as everyone is complaining/commenting on the stock versus chopped roof, I can't help but wonder what it would look like with a GM style fastbask. Such as the one in the Galaxie '46-'48 Chevy. Hmmmmm.
Casey Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 I have no intersest in buying nor building this kit, but boy does it scream "experienced, adult modeler" to me. As Tim pointed out, it's very period-specific, which is a bit of a surprise for a mass marketed kit, but I think it's a good gamble for Revell, and certainly is a huge win for vintage rod and custom modellers.
Eshaver Posted September 14, 2011 Posted September 14, 2011 Casey, actually, I will buy one kit . Yep, I'll study the darn thing until I can "UN- Chop the roof too. Ed Shaver
62rebel Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 seriously... how did someone come up with the the premise that IMC produced a kit in the '60's based on a kit introduced by Revell forty years later? no wonder there's so much pressure to reduce volatile organic compounds in hobby supplies. i'll probably buy as many of this kit as i have of the Merc from 2007.... lots, in other words, and build several different styles. i've built that IMC/Testors kit, actually, both the coupe and the convertible. it seems that the plastic formula Testors and Union used in the '90's was very soft and sensitive to too much solvent.... not like the late '90's Lindberg issues of the MustangII and Cougar, which took liquid cement very well and weren't hard to paint. the trouble with the IMC kit is the opening features; ignore THEM and cement the body together like a Revell multi-piece kit, and do one seam at a time.
Chuck Most Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 seriously... how did someone come up with the the premise that IMC produced a kit in the '60's based on a kit introduced by Revell forty years later? no wonder there's so much pressure to reduce volatile organic compounds in hobby supplies. Nobody said that, so I'd have to ask... are you using your volatile organic compounds in a well ventilated area? (Because I know I'm not! )
Wagoneer81 Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 Gonna have to get this one to go with my Convertible and my Woodie! Gregg, I say use the skirts, dress up the flattie with the included performance parts. As for the caps, I can't narrow it down to the style I like best... As for color? I think these old Fords look sweet dressed in Cherry Red...
Nick Notarangelo Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 OK Gregg to answer it the question for you,I wouldve gone for the rear skirts for a low and sneaky look,like its just out looking for action but if trouble shows up it knows how to act.
Jantrix Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) As Tim pointed out, it's very period-specific, which is a bit of a surprise for a mass marketed kit, but I think it's a good gamble for Revell, and certainly is a huge win for vintage rod and custom modellers. Well you have to admit the period specific kits really have been working for Revell here for the last 5-6 years now. The 49 Merc, the 50 Ford p/u, and the duece kits have all been very traditional (with the exception of the 5.0L engine option in the duece kits) and the 68 Charger. I think Revell really has realized where there market is and is designing appropriately. It would not surprise me to see a sedan and/or convertible kit following in a year or so. I'm looking forward to this even more than the Hudson. The 46-48's have always been among my favorite fat fendered models. Best of all my wife saw the preliminary photos and me drooling over them and she said, "Nice, we'll have to get you a couple." What a gal. Edited September 15, 2011 by Jantrix
cotto Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 After seeing how cool the Dudek rims look on Cruz's recent build of the '62 Tbird, that's what I would chose.
tim boyd Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) About 56 photos of this new kit at the (UPDATED) link below....including 20 or so new detail shots of things like the Navarro cylinder hears and intake, the new dropped front and rear suspensions, and the fadeaway fenders....thanks for looking....TIM http://public.fotki.com/funman1712/new-first-look-reve/new-first-look-reve/ Edited September 18, 2011 by tim boyd
Nick Notarangelo Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 hey tim you need to fix the link.
austin Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 links say "Path no found" Pic of the head sures looks good!
RodneyBad Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) Hows this? http://public.fotki....irst-look-reve/ Great pics. Thanks.. I'll be sure to get one Edited September 17, 2011 by RodneyBad
slantasaurus Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 Nice kit but those fadeaway fender pieces look like they are going to take a lot of work to blend in.
62rebel Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 lots of work or not, they are a feature on a bunch of era customs, and deserve the attention. Thanks, Tim, for the extra pics. looks like i need about four.... no, eight.... no....
kingiguana Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 I can't wait to get my grubby paws on one of these. I hope Revell does a sedan version without a chopped top. I'd love to make a shine runner type car out of one of these. And a unchopped coupe would be nice too !
tim boyd Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 hey tim you need to fix the link. Link fixed. Sorry 'bout that, don't know exactly what happened....TIM
tim boyd Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Here's another photo from the Fotki file at the corrected link below....TIM http://public.fotki.com/funman1712/new-first-look-reve/new-first-look-reve/
Sully Posted September 18, 2011 Posted September 18, 2011 Thanks for the pics Tim...........sweet lookin kit !!!!!!!!!
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